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State pours $21M into removal of aging, leaking petroleum tanks

July 23, 2026

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hundreds of old tanks are left across Indiana with millions of dollars available in a state program to help cover costs.

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Finalists for state utility regulator opening released

July 21, 2026

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The trio were selected from a list of 11 semifinalists. The 12th, Tim Rushenberg, withdrew. There were originally 25 applicants.

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Independent tops spring secretary of state fundraising, while Democrat amasses general election war chest

July 16, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Former GOP Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, now an independent candidate for Indiana secretary of state, led the field in springtime fundraising, but Democrat Beau Bayh has far more cash on hand.

Indiana regulators to investigate utility profits, bill charges

July 15, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

An affordability report recommends ditching the sales tax on utility bills, other legal changes.

Gas tax breaks to cost state, local governments $533M

July 9, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The governor paused collections of the 7% sales tax on gas starting in April — after war with Iran prompted high fuel prices — and waived the 36-cents-per-gallon gas excise tax beginning in May.

State committee winnows applicants for utility regulator opening

July 8, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The nominating committee for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission met privately Wednesday to review 25 applications for a vacant spot on the powerful body.

$2M in governor’s office salaries bankrolled by other state agencies

July 1, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The administration says it is continuing a “historical practice.”

Indiana’s assessed property values rise 10%

June 29, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

While most Indiana counties experienced double-digit growth across all property types, some were significantly above the 9.7% state average

SNAP error rate rises, increasing chance state will be on the hook for benefits

June 26, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The state has added 65 more oversight positions dedicated to lowering the error rate. As of March, the agency had filled 31 of the roles.

‘No benefit to waiting’: State initiative yields millions in claimed retirement resources

June 23, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Thousands of people who were eligible to receive Indiana retirement benefits hadn’t yet applied for them, the initiative found.

Ballard campaign disavows ‘rogue’ volunteer accused of forging signatures

June 19, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hamilton County officials have reported a page of 10 signatures submitted by a volunteer for Greg Ballard’s independent campaign for Indiana secretary of state as potentially fraudulent.

IEDC ‘on track’ to close out first edition of community grants, start awarding new round

June 18, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Economic Development Corp. leaders say the state’s $1 billion economic development grant program is right on schedule, including two initiatives tackling blight and benefiting the arts.

State’s ratepayer advocate accuses Duke of overcharging customers in appeal to regulators

June 16, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor says Duke Energy Indiana over-collected more than $89 million from its ratepayers and is set to over-collect another $86 million annually.

Indiana rejects, cancels voter registration for more than half of flagged immigrant Hoosiers

June 9, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Voting rights advocates are seeking a preliminary injunction, arguing that the law unfairly forces burdens on naturalized citizens with temporary credentials.

Indiana attorney general readies new immigration biz enforcement powers

June 3, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Tuesday warned Hoosier businesses knowingly employing unauthorized workers that, come July 1, he’ll act on federally compiled lists of suspected violators.

Indiana libertarian leader to head party’s national committee

May 27, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Libertarian Party of Indiana leader Evan McMahon will chair the Libertarian National Committee after winning over delegates Sunday at the party’s annual convention.

Braun eyes property tax breaks for seniors, assessment changes

May 27, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he plans to push lawmakers on property tax relief in the next legislative session, particularly for older adults who’ve paid off their mortgages.

NIPSCO, industrial customers split on inflation cost recovery before Indiana Supreme Court

May 22, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The state’s highest court heard arguments Thursday from the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. and six customers known as the NIPSCO Industrial Group.

Braun orders state to stop using federal survivor benefits to cover foster child costs

May 14, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The agency has been diverting funds to reimburse the state for the cost to care for those children — potentially leaving them with little when they age out of state custody.

Legislative leaders noncommittal on more Indiana gas tax suspensions

May 13, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

State law bars the governor from renewing or extending a proclamation more than once without General Assembly approval.

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